White Clay Creek at Newark, DE
Is White Clay Creek at Newark, DE flooding right now?
White Clay Creek at Newark, DE measured 5.15 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 6.3 ft below its 11.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.15 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 11.5 ft, with major flooding at 16.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.13 ft on Thu, Sep 16, 1999.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 4.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11.5 ft | 6.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 9.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 16.5 ft | 11.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.13 ft | 1999-09-16 |
| 15.71 ft | 2004-09-29 |
| 14.6 ft | 2011-08-28 |
| 14.56 ft | 2003-09-15 |
| 13.71 ft | 2014-05-01 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Pike Creek near Newark, DE | 3.1 mi | New Castle County |
| Christina River at Coochs Bridge, DE | 3.7 mi | New Castle County |
| White Clay Creek near Newark, DE | 4.0 mi | New Castle County |
| White Clay Creek near Strickersville, PA | 4.2 mi | Chester County |
| Big Elk Creek at Elk Mills, MD | 4.3 mi | Cecil County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.